Summer 2020 ACCESS Magazine

Become a host (family)

For Dutch students the term hospiteren is a familiar term around the start of an academic year. It is a fairly Dutch phenomenon and it means you apply for a room in a student house. But beware, competition here is fierce. The reason is the...

Sustainable schools making big impact

At The British School in The Netherlands, we advocate and encourage our community to make more environmentally friendly choices. As an international school, we carry this responsibility—because fighting climate change starts with educating the next generation right from when they first start school.

Live your best life

Live your best life. We have all been there… making New Year’s resolutions, setting lofty goals, wanting to get fit, quit smoking, acquire new skills… But does the pursuit of perfection make us happy. Let’s find out more.

Journey to The Hague

Have you just moved to the Netherlands? Have you been here for awhile and not figured out how the real estate market really works? It’s overwhelming. The language or Dutch customs and traditions can be a barrier. You might not be connected and don’t know...

Good mental healthcare in the Netherlands

Living in another country can be a rewarding, life- changing experience, but it is not without its difficulties. Many internationals underestimate how confronting life in a foreign country far away from close family members and their usual frame of reference can be, and the impact...